Fed Funds Gets NOLA Transport Rolling
U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Y. Mineta traveled to New Orleans to announce the first installment of federal funding and the deployment of additional resourcesā¦
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 16
1854 - Cmdr. David G. Farragut takes possession of Mare Island, the first U.S. Navy Yard on the Pacific. 1917 - Navy Department authorizes establishment of 16 Naval air stations abroad. 1922 - Cmdr.
This Day in Naval History - Sept. 16
1854 - Cmdr. David G. Farragut takes possession of Mare Island, the first U.S. Navy Yard on the Pacific. 1917 - Navy Department authorizes establishment of 16 Naval air stations abroad. 1922 - Cmdr.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen, SvitzerWijsmuller Join Forces
Abeer Marine Services (AMS), a company in the Wilh. Wilhelmsen group (WW) will establish a joint operating company with the Maersk-owned SvitzerWijsmuller (SW).
Unique Bulk Carrier Launched
design with an eight-ship order in Vietnam. Vinahsin's Pha Rung shipyard. Delivery dates begin in mid 2007. hull handymax design. of these vessels ordered to date. available to handysize operators.
Costa Serena Takes Shape in Italy
Costa Crociere announced the name of its new ship, which will join the fleet in May 2007. The ship was named Costa Serena during a ceremony of the laying of theā¦
DD(X) Completes Design Review
The U.S. Navy successfully achieved a significant milestone for the multi-mission DD(X) destroyer with the completion of a system-wide Critical Design Review (CDR) on Sept. 14.
ACB Wins Boat Contract
According to a report in the Bellingham Herald, Aluminum Chambered Boats Inc. (ACB) will build 62 boats for the U.S. Marine Corps, a contract worth a reported $20 million.
Casino Ship Sold at Auction
According to a report in the Miami Herald: āThe gaming ship once operated by St. Tropez Casino Cruises was sold in a courthouse auction Tuesday to a giant ship-management company for $3.8 million.
IEA to Offer 60 Million Barrels
period of thirty days, according to a statement by Claude Mandil, IEA Executive Director. approach as the most effective mechanism. emergency response as timely and appropriate.
Northrop Grumman Gulf Coast Employees Return to Work
Two employees at Northrop Grumman Corporation's New Orleans Operations reestablish shore power to Polar Enterprise, a double-hull tanker under construction for ConocoPhilips, Tuesday, Sept. 13.
NASSCO Starts Third T-AKE Ship
Graham Dodd, NASSCOās Director of Steel, and Mike Trimble, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Shipās Project Manager, pose with Navy Captain Mike Stanton, Commanding Officerā¦
CNO Outlines Navy's Future
NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON, GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Mullen made a visit to Wilkinson Hall Sept. 13 and held an allā¦
Bollinger Shipyards Updates Status
Bollinger Shipyards reports that it has been successful in re-opening Bollinger Quick Repair in Harvey, Bollinger Gretna, and Bollinger Algiers on the river. Ancillary services at each of these yardsā¦
SCI Helps in Katrina's Wake
The Seamenās Church Institute is making grants and interest-free loans to active mariners and immediate family members affected by Hurricane Katrina. You may referā¦
EC States May Adopt Criminal Sanctions
The European Commission (EC) lauded a recent decision of the Court of Justice holding that the European Community has the power to require member states to adoptā¦
Hearing on Marine Debris
On September 29, the Subcommittees on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation and on Fisheries and Oceans of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructureā¦
Wood Packaging Materials: U.S. Enforcement
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) issued a Press Release stating that, effective September 16, 2005, it will enforce the new requirements forā¦
USCG Assists Merchant Mariners Affected by Katrina
WASHINGTON -- The Coast Guard is moving quickly to restore vital services to merchant mariners in the New Orleans area. Regional Examination Center (REC) Houstonā¦
GlobalSantaFe Updates Rig Status
GlobalSantaFe provided a preliminary estimate for the expected start of operations for its four offshore drilling rigs damaged by Hurricane Katrina. Most of theā¦
